194. The Five Tough Talks EVERY leader needs to Have with Nicole M. Bianchi

Aug. 22

Hey you wild women!

Today we’re joined by consultant, coach, and speaker Nicole M. Bianchi. Nicole works with leaders, executives, and teams to craft their small, brave moves and help them have tough conversations that keep them moving forward.

If you want to tackle conversations and approach difficult situations in a more positive way, Nicole’s book “Five Tough Talks: How to Lead Brave Conversations for Exceptional Results” will teach you everything you need to know. You’ll also get a peek into these mindset shifts and strategies in this episode.

In this episode, you will learn about:

What a brave move is (versus what we tend to think it is).
What Nicole noticed after working within Fortune 300 companies.
How to build a backbone for tough but necessary conversations.
The surprising percentage of people avoiding tough conversations.
Five types of tough conversations and why they’re important.
How to drive stronger ownership and engagement both inside and outside the workplace.
Mindset shifts that make small, brave moves easier.
How a leader can instill hope into their team most effectively.
What you can control in your business and how to focus on those intentionally.
When Nicole’s book is coming out and what it’s the perfect guide for.
Where to find her book and the additional tools you can find inside.
How making space for high-stakes conversations can be a gamechanger.
Understanding you don’t have to go at it alone, and why you should lean into support.
Why Nicole does something new on stage every single time.